Olympics

Winter Games breakfast...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Why the IOC may have a ‘hard time saying no’ to Salt Lake City as it files Olympic bid

Fraser Bullock says the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games should have about 95% of its official proposal to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics ready by the end of next month.
11 months ago
Swans stand in the River Seine in Paris, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A costly and complex clean-up is...
Jon Leicester

Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris’ toxic River Seine

A costly and complex clean-up is resuscitating the River Seine just in time for it to play a starring role in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
12 months ago
This week on Sunday Edition Doug Wright looks at the latest developments for Utah's Olympic bid....
KSL TV

Sunday Edition: Utah’s Olympic Bid, Midterm Elections

This week on Sunday Edition Doug Wright looks at the latest developments for Utah's Olympic bid.
1 year ago
One the of climbers in the training camp climbing a wall. (KSL-TV's Alex Cabrero)...
Alex Cabrero

USA Climbing Camp for Paris 2024 begins in Salt Lake City

As the Summer 2024 Olympic Games draws closer, those athletes looking to participate begin their training. 
1 year ago
The Salt Lake City valley buildings are seen with the Olympic rings on the mountain behind the city...
Hugo Rikard-Bell, KSLNewsRadio

Japan’s paused Olympic bid will not affect Salt Lake’s

Salt Lake City’s chief Olympic rival, Sapporo, Japan is taking a break in its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
1 year ago
FILE: General View as the Olympic Flame burns during the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Salt Lake Cit...
Eddie Pells, AP National Writer

Fewer locations, besides Salt Lake City, want to host Winter Olympics

It’s becoming nearly impossible to find any place, outside of Salt Lake City, that truly wants to host these events.
1 year ago
The Salt Lake City valley buildings are seen with the Olympic rings on the mountain behind the city...
Karah Brackin

Utah may be considered for 2030, 2034 winter Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee wrapped up three days of meetings on Wednesday. During that time, they discussed everything from rotating the Olympic Games within a pool of host cities to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Utah may be an option for future winter games.
1 year ago
World Cup Short-track Speedskating event in Salt Lake another example Utah is ready for a future Ol...
Alex Cabrero

World Cup speedskating event shows Utah is ready for future Olympics

World Cup short track speedskating event in Salt Lake showcases that Utah is ready to hold possible upcoming Olympic Games.
1 year ago
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Shelby Lofton

Group aims to greatly reduce homelessness in SLC before Olympics potentially returns

While we wait to find out if Salt Lake City will win the bid for an upcoming Winter Olympics, one group wants to solve an issue plaguing the area before the Games' potential return.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero

Speedskaters prepare for 2026 Olympics

From the gridiron to the Olympic Oval. A group of elite athletes aren't wasting any time gearing up for their next chance to win Olympic Gold.
2 years ago
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Andrew Adams

NASCAR drivers team with Olympians for unique Park City experience

Some big names from the world of racing converged on Park City Wednesday to team up with Olympians for a unique, "whirlwind" experience.
2 years ago
FILE: PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 25: Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn of the United States at...
Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Bid for SLC Olympics gets boost from Lindsey Vonn at meeting in Switzerland

The bid to bring the Olympics back to the state got a boost Wednesday, as Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn joined officials for a meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland.
2 years ago
ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18: Gold medallist Ailing Eileen Gu of Team China poses with their me...
Michael Houck, KSL TV

Olympic Champion Eileen Gu will represent Salt Lake City for Olympic bid

Olympic athlete Eilee Gu will serve as the global ambassador for Salt Lake City's bid to host either the 2030 or 2034 Winter Games.
2 years ago
Utah team in Special Olympics...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Wasatch represents Utah at National Special Olympics with cheers, fun

The Wasatch High School Unified Basketball team competed Tuesday at the National Special Olympics in Orlando. One of the athletes had everyone cheering her on, even though she didn't make a single basket.
2 years ago
Utah Special Olympic Team. (Credit: Alex Cabrero)...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Two Utah teams in Orlando for the Special Olympics

Opening Ceremony in Orlando for Special Olympics as 38 Utah athletes competing, but it’s the first time in a long time we’ve had two teams instead of just individuals.
2 years ago
USA Climbing competition in SLC on May 21st, 2022...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

World’s best climbers in SLC for competition

It's the perfect time for Salt Lake to be at the forefront of the sport’s popularity.
2 years ago
Nathan Chen of Team United States reacts during the Men Single Skating Short Program on day four of...
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

Gold medalist Nathan Chen returns to the ice at Maverik Center

Salt Lake City showed Nathan Chen they’ll always support him.
2 years ago
Nathan Chen at Utah Capitol (KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

‘Nathan Chen Day,’ Olympic gold medalist honored at Utah Capitol

Nathan Chen had been working his whole life for that gold medal moment during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Today he is back in Utah to celebrate.
2 years ago
FILE - A silhouette of a snowboarder in action in a heat during the FIS World Cup snowboarding big ...
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

Sex abuse case in U.S. snowboarding exposes flaws in reporting

When former members of the U.S. snowboarding team sought help reporting sexual-abuse allegations against a longtime coach, they were met with conflicting information that left them unsure of where to turn. A social media post during the Olympics by a former U.S. team member led to allegations that coach Peter Foley had molested them, coerced them into taking naked pictures, crawled into bed with them and nurtured an atmosphere in which women were treated as sex objects.
2 years ago
Main Street in Park City was shut down for about an hour on Friday, April 1, 2022  so citizens coul...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Park City parade honors city’s Olympians, present and past

It's still a little early for parade season. But in a town known for its champions, there could be a parade almost every day.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Famous Olympic helmet stolen from Utah skeleton athlete

A local Olympic athlete had his backpack stolen, with his famous skeleton helmet inside.
2 years ago
A Chinese health worker checks the temperature of a woman entering a subway station during the Chin...
Matt Rascon, KSL TV

KSL+: An Olympic Experience Unlike Any Other

No fans, incredible athletes and a zero COVID policy. This week we dive into the unique experience of the 2022 Winter Olympics with colleagues Alex Cabrero and Jay Hancock, who covered the Games from Beijing for KSL TV.
2 years ago
A general view inside the stadium of the fireworks spelling '2022', marking an end to the Paralympi...
The Associated Press

Paralympics close to end Asia’s run at center of world sport

The president of the International Paralympic Committee has expressed “hopes for peace”as the Winter Paralympics closed in Beijing but avoided mentioning Russia's war on Ukraine.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Univ. of Utah ‘Tetra Ski’ invention could become part of future Paralympic Games

A new invention by University of Utah engineers and scientists allows people with high-level, complex disabilities to ski downhill.
2 years ago

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